It doesn’t take long to realise Iceland isn’t finished yet. Drive east of its cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavik, to cross a lava desert, witness the earth gasp and, at Skógafoss, see a river fall from the sky. Past Vik, glaciers grind on to beaches as black as soot. It feels less a road trip than a Viking saga – not bad for one day! Not enough time for a two-week circuit? My tip is balance Reykjavik with the untamed Westfjords.
Witnessing a country being born is half the appeal. The other is joining locals who treat their raw surroundings like a giant adventure playground. What do you fancy – hiking up active volcanoes, diving between tectonic plates in the Thingvellir National Park, riding Viking horses or simply lolling in the geothermic Blue Lagoon?
Apparently, 20% of Icelanders believe in elves. Spend time in this real Middle Earth and who’s to say they’re wrong?
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This holiday gives you the chance to experience the incredible natural wonders that Iceland offers, whilst also providing exceptional Northern Lights viewing opportunities. Iceland is an island unlike any other; with lava fields, hot spring lagoons, glaciers, volcanoes and geysers all while searching for the Aurora.
Explore the dramatic frozen landscapes of Iceland on snowshoes as you traverse the remote Highlands from hut to hut . In the winter months, this small island nation is transformed into a majestic world of lava fields & volcanoes covered in snow, geo-thermal hot springs and night skies painted with the colours of the northern lights.
Celebrate the New Year in Iceland during this four-night holiday. This iconic island offers a wealth of unforgettable experiences and we include some of the highlights. Search for the Aurora by super jeep, go whale watching and reach a unique Northern Lights vantage point by boat!